Water Resources Engineer

Stantec; Northampton (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in the Northeast is seeking a Water Resource Engineer with 10–20 years of experience and a BS or MS in a relevant engineering discipline. This role emphasizes hydraulics, river mechanics, and integration with biology and ecology.

The position offers flexible location across New England offices, including Northampton, MA, with collaborative opportunities across disciplines in Stantec’s Environment Services program, and duties in desktop/field studies, hydrologic modeling, and

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 10–20 years of experience in water resources/hydraulics.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with civil engineering software.
• Interest in hydraulics and river mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientific disciplines as part of Stantec’s Environment Services program.
• Desktop and field studies for water resource projects (dam removal, culvert replacement, bridge hydraulics and scour, flood risk, coastal resilience, stream restoration).
• Prepare documentation and engineering design materials.
• Perform hydrologic/hydraulic modeling.

Skills

Civil/Environmental eng. knowledge

Technical writing

Civil engineering software familiarity

Hydraulics

River mechanics

Biology & ecology understanding

Education

BS or MS in Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

This is a multi-disciplinary Water Resource Engineer position that requires strong knowledge of civil/environmental engineering practices and principals along with understanding and appreciation of biological and ecological science. Candidates must have a BS or MS degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Applicants for this position must have strong writing and communication skills and should be familiar with relevant civil engineering software. Ten to twenty years of experience with experience and interest in hydraulics and river mechanics are required.

Flexible Location (Dependent on candidate experience): Any New England office location. Northampton, MA is preferred

Your Key Responsibilities

This position provides substantial opportunities for collaboration with scientific disciplines as part of Stantec’s holistic Environment Services program.

• Desktop and field studies supporting a broad spectrum of water resource engineering projects focused on assessment and design for aquatic habitat restoration including:
  • Dam removal
  • Culvert replacement
  • Bridge hydraulics and scour
  • Flood risk assessment
  • Coastal resilience
  • Stream restoration and enhancement.
• Writing and preparation of documentation and engineering design materials
• Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling